This is, as it says, certainly not a position from which to advocate for PD, and for anyone with that as a driving concern there are lots of other things that need doing. It's instead for general advocacy benefiting a broader public, and it may mean advocating for the NIH in the other direction as well. Charlie, it's great to see your enthusiasm for this, especially since you are qualified in so many ways. Your message about taking a broader perspective looks like a start on your letter of nomination. I'm real glad. Phil Tompkins Hoboken NJ age 60/dx 1990